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PHI 130 Introductory Studies in Ethics and Social Philosophy SUN# PHI 1105
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Introduction to the study of the principles of morality and standards of conduct from a western philosophical perspective.
Includes philosophical method, foundations of moral philosophy, ethical-value judgments and human nature, theories of
social morality and justice, and emotions and faith.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
PHI 140 Philosophy of Religion SUN# PHI 2233
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Introduction to Western philosophical methods as applied to religion. Includes philosophical method, nature and meaning
of religion and God, classical arguments, faith and reason, theodicy, mysticism, and the impact of religion on ethics,
psychology, and law.
Information:
This is not a world religions class.
Same as REL 140.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Phlebotomy
For courses numbered 098, 198, 298, see “Topic Courses” on page 292
PHB 160 Foundations of Phlebotomy
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Overview of the role of phlebotomy as a healthcare profession. Includes the role of the phlebotomist within the culture of
healthcare, conventions of laboratory organization and structure, the organization and purposes of laboratory
departments, and the services a laboratory provides as an essential key to diagnosis. Also includes medical vocabulary,
laboratory terminology, and basic anatomy and physiology with a focus on the circulatory system.
Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer.
PHB 162 Safety Standards in Phlebotomy
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
A study of phlebotomy safety practices and infection control in a laboratory setting. Includes quality controls, procedural
controls, processing requirements, and transportation procedures. Also includes patient education, related legal guidelines,
OSHA standards, and proper equipment operation.
Corequisite(s): PHB 164, PHB 166LB
Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer.
PHB 164 Professional Practices in Phlebotomy
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
A survey of professional practices in phlebotomy, including values, ethical behavior in the workplace, and workers’ rights
and responsibilities. Includes stress management, development of positive personal communication skills, and concepts of
teamwork. Also includes OSHA and other regulatory requirements.
Corequisite(s): PHB 162, PHB 166LB
Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer.
PHB 166LB Phlebotomy Laboratory Practice
2 cr. hrs. 6 periods (6 lab)
Laboratory practice performing phlebotomy and capillary collections, including proper order of draw, labeling, and
specimen handling. Includes study of basic storage, transportation, and processing. Also includes proper laboratory
conduct and safety.
Corequisite(s): PHB 162, PHB 164
Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer.
PHILOSOPHY — PHLEBOTOMY
PHB 190LC Clinical Internship in Phlebotomy
1-3 cr. hrs. 5-15 periods (5-15 lab)
Capstone experience for phlebotomy students. Includes an externship in the field where students practice the skills and
knowledge they gain during training, such as single and multi-draw venipuncture, capillary draws, storage and
transportation of specimens, testing and processing specimens, legal and ethical behaviors and documentation, and
professional conduct.
Prerequisite(s): HCA 160, 162, 164 and 166LB.
Information: Credit hours will vary depending on length of time needed for student to obtain required experience for
certification.
Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer.
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